Job Description

Who WE Are

We are a leader in the specialty cheese industry serving our consumers by crafting and importing the best cheeses in the world while caring for our employees and our communities.

Who YOU Are

You strive for excellence in your area of expertise and are proud to work at a company producing premium products. You are passionate about continuous improvement, enjoy bringing creativity to your work, and are excited to blaze new trails to grow and improve our business. You foster a positive and rewarding workplace culture by valuing flexibility, work-life balance, and team development while inspiring team members to achieve their full potential.

If this sounds like you, we want you to consider joining Emmi Roth!

Summary

Maintenance Lead performs a variety of advanced activities to maintain plant equipment and facilities in optimum operating condition following established procedures. This position is responsible for scheduling work, training new mechanics, and providing updates to the Technical Manager. Technical activities include industrial manufacturing equipment, electrical, plumbing, fixtures, doors, HVAC, and preventative maintenance. The Maintenance Lead strives to meet all internal customers’ needs while maintaining a high level of safety and quality within budget.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Maintains and repairs plant and facility equipment of a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic nature

· Leads machine tool repairs, rebuilds, and other maintenance work to ensure quality of maintenance operations

· Leads prioritization of work orders for plant location with influence of Technical or Plant Manager

· Leads small group improvement activities, special maintenance projects and takes responsibility for team assignments

· Coordinates with vendors, contractors and external resources as necessary

· Provide technical leadership and one-on-one training for other maintenance team members

· Acts as a backup for the Technical Manager during absences

· Partners with production personnel to troubleshoot equipment and identify solutions.

· Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment

· Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and makes adjustments

· Cleans and maintains grounds, parking lots, fencing, building facilities, and vehicles

· Uses, creates or completes required documentation supporting scheduled or completed work into the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

· Completes work orders, records, logs and other written or computer-based documents

· Operates material handling equipment, battery equipment, moving machinery, and other powered equipment

· Maintains current knowledge of maintenance and mechanical repair technologies

· Attends meetings and communicates department support needs

· Troubleshoots complex problems with equipment where the repair is not immediately visible or obvious

· Must learn, follow, and actively enforce Lock Out Tag Out procedures

· May be required to work overtime if deemed necessary with occasional weekend and call-in work

· Performs all other duties as assigned

· Report any and all injuries to your supervisor or manager at the time of injury

· Complete all required training in a timely manner

· Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)

Qualifications

Required qualifications, skills, and experience for the job; education background, certifications, relevant work experience, technical skills, and soft skills.

· High School Diploma or GED

· Technical degree in Technical/Engineering discipline preferred

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance, mechanics, or electrical required

· Demonstrated leadership abilities (formal or informal)

· Valid driver’s license and insurance

· Proficiency in Machinist training, Welding, Fabrication, Piping, PLC, and Electrical

· Ability to operate Forklift, scissors, and aerial lift

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers

· Intermediate computer skills including e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheets

· Strong electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and blue print reading skills

· Strong technical understanding, equipment maintenance, power tool, and welding skills

· Effective written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to work with automated equipment and power equipment

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure

· Ability to work in cross-functional teams

· History of good attendance

· Good organization and problem-solving skills

· Detail-oriented nature

· Able to work autonomously

· Ability to travel if needed

· Ability to work overtime as needed including weekend and call-in work if necessary.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and controls.

· Constantly required to stand up to 10hrs during a shift

· Constantly required to walk, bend and reach with hands and arms

· Constantly required to talk and hear

· Constantly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

· Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

· Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus naturally or with correction.

Please note that these physical requirements are representative but not exhaustive. The actual physical demands may vary depending on the specific tasks and work conditions within the facility.

(Occasionally = 1-33% of the time; Frequently = 33-66% of the time; Constantly = 66-100% of the time)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Constantly exposed to a moderate level of noise that may make it difficult to concentrate

· Constantly exposed to wet, humid with slippery conditions, hot and cold environment

· Occasionally exposed to food grade chemicals and non-food grade chemicals required for repair and sanitation

· Frequently exposed to mold, dust, and cellulose (starch powder)

(Occasionally = 1-25% of the time; Frequently = 26-75% of the time; Constantly = 76-100% of the time)

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhausting list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Management may also request other duties as assigned.

The job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the employment relationship with the company is at will. Employment with the company may be terminated at any time by the employee or the company for any reason, without without notice.

Applicants and employees are encouraged to discuss any specific accommodations required to perform the essential functions of the job, as defined in this job description, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other applicable laws.